A review by living_dead_ghost
A Deadly Education by Naomi Novik

adventurous dark mysterious tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

This book is genuinely very good. There is a lot of exhibition and world building so its a little slow to move despite having taken place only over the course of 2 weeks. The ways its written allows for the reader to feel as if these events take more time, and therefore makes the character development feel properly fleshed out. It’s definitely angsty and a little cliche, but the tropes are used sparingly and it doesn’t come across as annoying or predictable. The main character is always anticipating the worst, which can get a tad frustrating, but there are effective reasons for this and as the story progresses we’re able to see her growth in this area which makes this aspect actually feel as if it has pay off. Overall, highly recommend.
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